Davies has been held out of the Whitecaps’ last two games, including Saturday’s important derby match in Seattle.

The Whitecaps released an official statement regarding his absence, saying only: “Alphonso Davies is not playing today with the club’s permission. The club will provide an update with any further details when relevant.”

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“Alphonso’s got permission from the football club to take the weekend off,” said Robinson. “It was the same process as Wednesday night, although people didn’t know that and made assumptions that he was able to play, which he wasn’t due to what is going on at the moment. I think you’ll read a little bit more news in the coming day or two, but obviously it’s positive for him and us.”

Cryptic much?

“He’s in Vancouver. So he’s not in Seattle, because if he was he would have been playing and I think you saw we missed him.”

While a number of Whitecaps fans shared their disappointment in losing the team’s best and most exciting player, selling off Davies for a king’s ransom was always the plan. Davies, who made his MLS debut at age 15, has taken another step forward this season, scoring three goals and a team-leading eight assists.

To get one of the biggest clubs on the planet to shell out money for him is a great sign for Davies, who represents hope for a struggling soccer nation.

Davies has likely played his final MLS match, meaning fans will have to settle for seeing him play on home soil in a red and white jersey going forward, as a key member of the Canadian national team.